Why spend months trying to find a reception venue that suits your theme and location when you can create your own for the same cost? If you've never been to an event under the billowy ceiling of an outdoor tent, you're missing out. A tent wedding can be much more elegant and romantic than most banquet halls; plus, you have the ability to construct it anywhere you please. All you need is the right permit and enough space for your wedding party!

Tent Costs
If you're fairly unorganized by nature, planning a tent wedding could be a little stressful. Although renting a tent is very cost-effective, it will need to constructed and broken down – which requires labor that you, of course, must pay for. You will also be responsible for managing all of the vendors on your own; a task which most reception and banquet halls typically take care of for you. It will be your job to hire and schedule a catering service, entertainment, rent chairs and tables, and pay for set-up. And don't forget about the wedding decorations! You may need to make your own and/or coordinate the arrangements with the florists.

Account for Weather
If this sounds simple enough, the rest if smooth-sailing. Of course, you still need to take weather into account. Think about the month you're having the wedding: is it normally cold or hot at night during this time period? Is there a strong chance it could rain? Remember, all of your guests will be dressed up, many of which will probably be wearing off-the-shoulder gowns and heeled shoes. One sudden downpour could wipe out your entire party. Combat incoming chills with outdoor heaters. You could place these in and around the tent area. If you're not sure what the weather is going to be like, visit the designated area a week before the wedding at the time the reception is supposed to take place. You can make any and all last-minute decisions based on your findings.

Vendor Consultations
Make sure that you schedule on-site consultations with each of your vendors. You want to make sure that everyone knows where their stations are going to be and that they're as prepared as possible. It's also a good opportunity for your vendors to make requests; for example, the caterer may need his/her own tent in order to store the food and cake. You may need to rent separate tableware if the caterer doesn't supply it. These small details are very important to know.

Tent Types
When it comes to types of tents, there is many variations to choose from. You can find high tents with open sidings, tents with walls, and even tents with transparent ceilings. The latter is ideal for star-gazing, however, could be disastrous for a day-time event as the plastic tends to attract heat. Tents come in assorted materials, each suitable for a casual or elegant affair. If you want something extremely exquisite, hang chandeliers from the ceiling; this touch makes a substantial difference.